It’s been a long road for Alyssa but by sharing her life-changing story, she hopes to empower others with what she used to turn two bone marrow transplants and a less than five percent chance of survival into a beautiful new beginning. Alyssa wants people to know that there is no such thing as “impossible” and that miracles can and do happen…she’s living proof. Alyssa encourages all of us to transcend our circumstances, physical or otherwise, by choosing to view the challenges, and even the tragedies, of our lives as veiled lessons and gifts that can break us in beautiful ways into the people we were always meant to become—if we let them. “It’s the choice that changes everything,” she says. “And it’s why I know that, no matter what it looks like, Something beautiful is happening™.”

There’s something here for everyone so take a look around, learn more about Alyssa and get a nice dose of inspiration from her uplifting blog, including all of the original “updates” she shared during her pivotal cancer journey. Alyssa continues to share her incredible story as she moves beyond her miraculous turnaround—both inside and out—to help others with what she’s learned and how she did it—including some of her favorite tips, trips and pics from along the way and even an excerpt from her upcoming book!

Alyssa’s story has been featured in Real Simple and More magazines, she’s been quoted in Glamour and several of her nutrition tips have appeared on SHAPE.com. Alyssa has also appeared on NBC’s Atlanta & Company with host Christine Pullara, XFINITY’s Get CONNected with host Conn Jackson and in Louise Hay’s book, Modern-Day Miracles. So be sure to stay connected with Alyssa by signing up to receive her inspiring updates, “liking” her on her Facebook page and “following” her on twitter by clicking in the upper right corner of this page because Something beautiful IS happening™!

And be sure to check out Alyssa’s features and TV clip below and you can also visit her media page to see her other TV appearances, magazine features and articles that she’s written!